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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,009.42, 819,161.76 and 166,943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,009.42, 819,161.76 and 166,943.55 is: 250,460.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,009.42 : 819,161.76 = 166,943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,009.42/819,161.76 = 166,943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,009.42x = 819,161.76 × 166,943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,009.42x = 136,753,772,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,753,772,238.65/546,009.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250,460.46

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